Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

5036 Glinz Lake Rd

Sooke, BC V9Z0E3

$749,000

3 bed2 bath4 parking1,496 sqftBuilt 1975
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
12.49 acres
Zoning
Residential

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$6,016.78

Interior

Heating
Wood
Cooling / A/C
None
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view

Parking

Total spaces
4

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
EnsuiteMain level2-Piece
Laundry roomMain level
BathroomMain level4-Piece
BedroomMain level
BedroomMain level
Primary BedroomMain level
KitchenMain level
Dining roomMain level
Living roomMain level
EntranceMain level

Listing Information

MLS®
1044687
Listed
August 5, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 27 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Privacy and fresh forest air! Enchanting, forested 12.49 acre property conveniently located on the Victoria side of Sooke with easy access to the Westshore and the vibrant Sooke core. You’ll love this tranquil retreat! Currently there is a sunny 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom 1496 square-foot log cabin with a walk-in crawlspace on the property but this could be a great opportunity to build your dream home with views of the ocean and the Olympic mountains. A short distance away you will find the vibrant Sooke core with excellent amenities, local shops and restaurants and only 20 minutes from Victoria's Westshore. This very special and private property is just awaiting your ideas! As well, there could be strata potential under the Sooke guidelines. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$501/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

17 Mile average

$516/sqft

3 active listing(s)

Parking: 4 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.

Location Insights

Weather

Nearest station: Malahat

Mainly Clear

14°C

Mainly Clear

Humidity 86%

Wind WSW 7 km/h

Tonight

12°

Tuesday

19°

Tuesday night

13°

Wednesday

15°

Wednesday night

11°

Thursday

15°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

15,086

(2021 Census)

+16% since 2016

Density: 266.5/km²

Dwellings: 6,431

Median household income: $90,000

After-tax: $79,500

Immigrant population: 11.7%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom4.1% · 620
  • United States of America1.5% · 230
  • Germany0.8% · 120
  • Philippines0.7% · 110
  • Netherlands0.5% · 80
  • China0.2% · 35
  • Poland0.2% · 30
  • Mexico0.2% · 25

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Saseenos ElementaryElementary4.2 km
Edward Milne Community SchoolSecondary4.7 km
Journey Middle SchoolMiddle6.2 km
Ecole Poirier ElementaryElementary6.3 km
Sooke ElementaryElementary6.4 km
Hans Helgesen ElementaryElementary7.1 km
Westmont Montessori School(Independent)K-128.3 km
Happy Valley ElementaryElementary8.5 km

Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.

Nearby Transit

No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.

School district: Sooke (SD62)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.7% ($49,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$599,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,865.84
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$576.40
Total monthly cost$4,442.23
Interest paid over 5-yr term$171,732.44
Balance at end of term$538,982.34

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$49,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$5,375.83

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$49,900
Estimated BC PTT$12,980
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$64,380

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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